Daily News | Childcare costs are ‘untenable’ in Philadelphia, according to Dept. of Labor
Data collected in 2018 showed an average of $11,960 spent per year on infant care in Philadelphia. Adjusted for 2022 dollars, that comes out to about $13,320 annually, the Dept. of Labor estimates.
“What all this information and these maps show us is that childcare prices vary throughout the country, and the prices are untenable for families,” said Nicole Neri, Mid-Atlantic regional director for the Dept. of Labor.The data shows that generally, care is less expensive at a home-based business — operated out of the care provider’s home — than a center. Also, cost of care decreases as children get older.
However, Neri added, the cost adds up quickly for families with more than one child. She noted that 29% of families with a child under age six have more than one child under age six. Childcare costs for multiple children can easily surpass the women’s median earnings. In Philadelphia, that’s about $30,000.The solution is not for childcare providers to lower their prices, the department noted.
Neri suggested two ways to address the problem: government action to assist with childcare costs, and getting more women into higher-paying jobs. “It’s important for employers to take a look at this information and understand what some of these burdens are,” Neri added. Providing paid family leave, and allowing flexibility for family-friendly hours and remote work when that’s possible would help keep more women in the labor force, she said.In addition to cost, availability is a challenge as well.
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